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488 BGF

2011 Ford Fiesta

Green Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

43,939 mi
Last recorded43,939 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2011 Ford Fiesta59,643 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration488 BGF
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2011
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 43,939 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2025 43,939 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2024 42,796 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing down to 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 41,363 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 39,808 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 38,026 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 36,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge down to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 35,166 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 33,850 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 32,281 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 30,871 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 25,649 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 24,268 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 23,098 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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488 BGF is a 2011 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2011 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 59,643 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 488 BGF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 15 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 488 BGF registered?

488 BGF is a 2011 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 March 2011.

Is 488 BGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for 488 BGF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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